The violence has seen heavy clashes between various factions, leading to significant loss of life and destruction of property

The court has also ordered that products from Western Sahara must be labeled as such.

Despite Wagner telling a family their captured relative died, Tuareg rebels insist that both Russian prisoners remain alive.

They also discussed the need to focus on shared economic and security objectives and support Somalia’s efforts to generate capable security forces.

The UN is calling for urgent humanitarian assistance to address the crisis.

Sierra Leone, is home to one of the most diverse butterfly populations in the world

In a significant move, South Africa’s Constitutional Court will hear a case next month regarding the revival of impeachment proceedings against President Ramaphosa.

A devastating boat disaster occurred in DR Congo, resulting in the deaths of 78 people

A boat carrying over 300 passengers capsized in Nigeria, resulting in the deaths of over 100 people, mostly women and children.

The African Union’s disease control center has warned that the epidemic is not under control.

Floods displace 198,000, destroy vital infrastructure, officials say

Nollywood, Nigeria’s film industry, is now the second-largest in the world by volume!

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The conflict in Amhara region intensifies as clashes between the Ethiopian army and Fano militia erupt, resulting in the tragic loss of civilian lives.

The US imposed sanctions on four members of Uganda police force for their alleged role in rights violations, the State Department said Wednesday. “The Department of State is taking action today to promote accountability for human rights violations committed in Uganda by designating four members of the Uganda Police Force (UPF) due to their involvement in gross violations of human rights, namely torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment,” spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a statement. Those are Bob Kagarura, the then-Wamala regional police commander of the UPF; Alex Mwine, then-district police commander for the Mitanya district of the UPF; Elly Womanya, then-senior commissioner within the UPF and deputy director of the UPF’s Criminal Investigations Division in charge of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU); and Hamdani Twesigye, then-deputy inspector of police assigned to SIU.
 With designations, Kagarura, Mwine, Womanya, Twesigye and their immediate family members are ineligible for entry into the US. “The reports that Kagarura, Mwine, Twesigye, and Womanya were involved in gross violations of human rights, as documented by Ugandan civil court documents, civil society organizations, and independent journalists, are serious and credible,” the statement said. “By publicly designating these individuals, the United States reaffirms its commitment to advancing the human rights of all Ugandans and promoting accountability for those responsible for human rights violations,” it added.

The launch of a mpox vaccination campaign was postponed Wednesday in the Congo because of logistics issues, officials said Wednesday. “There is necessary equipment for the transportation of the vaccine in different parts and the authorities are working hard to make sure that the vaccine arrives on time and the date will be announced,” said Chris Kasita, director of the Department of Infection Prevention (PEV) in the Congo. The Congo has experienced an influx of mpox cases as the number has reached 26,267 with 833 associated deaths since the beginning of 2024, according to statistics by the World Health Organization and Congo Health Ministry. Despite the rising fear of additional infections, a new date for the start of the vaccination campaign has not been announced. The campaign was to begin Wednesday in Kinshasa and the most-affected regions in eastern Congo, including North Kivu, the south and central areas. The Congo has become the epicenter of the disease which is found in 14 countries in Africa including Burundi, Congo-Brazzaville and the Central African Republic, according to the head office of the African Union Centers for Disease Control (Africa CDC). A total of 265,000 vaccines were received by the Congo last month fom the EU and the US, manufactured by the Danish Bavarian Nordic laboratory.

The case of two Black women allegedly shot and fed to pigs by a white farmer and two of his workers has sparked outrage in South Africa. Maria Makgato, 45, and Lucia Ndlovu, 34, were reportedly searching for food on a farm near Polokwane in Limpopo province in August when they were shot. Their bodies were then allegedly disposed of in an attempt to destroy evidence. A court has started hearings on whether to grant bail to the farm owner, Zachariah Johannes Olivier, 60, and his employees, Adrian de Wet, 19, and William Musora, 50, ahead of their upcoming murder trial. The suspects have yet to enter a plea, which will occur at a later date. Protesters gathered outside the court in Polokwane, holding signs demanding that bail be denied. Inside, the courtroom was filled with family members of both the victims and the accused. Magistrate Ntilane Felleng approved a media request to film the proceedings, citing public interest. After several hours, she postponed the bail hearing until November 6 to allow for further investigations, keeping the suspects in custody. Walter Mathole, Makgato’s brother, told the BBC that the incident has heightened racial tensions between Black and white communities in South Africa, particularly in rural areas, despite the end of apartheid 30 years ago. In addition to murder charges, the three men face attempted murder charges for shooting at Ndlovu’s husband, Mabutho Ncube, who survived the incident on August 17 by crawling to safety and calling for help. Ncube later reported the incident to the police, who discovered the decomposing bodies of his wife and Makgato in the pigsty days later. The group had gone to the farm searching for edible food from expired produce, which was sometimes fed to the pigs. Makgato’s family is devastated by her death, especially her four sons, aged 22 to five. Ranti Makgato, her oldest son, expressed his grief and hoped the alleged killers would be denied bail. The opposition party Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has called for the farm’s closure, stating it poses a danger to consumers. The South African Human Rights Commission condemned the killings and urged for anti-racism dialogues within affected communities.Recent incidents have further inflamed racial tensions in South Africa. In Mpumalanga, a farmer and his security guard were arrested for the alleged murder of two men accused of sheep theft. In another case, a 70-year-old farmer is accused of driving over a six-year-old boy for allegedly stealing an orange. The bail hearing for the farmer, Christoffel Stoman, is ongoing, with the state opposing his bail application.Political parties are calling for the expropriation of Stoman’s farm following the incident.

The “Sudan Ship,” carrying approximately 2,500 tons of relief supplies through a collaboration between Turkey and Kuwait, arrived in Port Sudan on Wednesday. Sudanese officials, including Culture and Information Minister Graham Abdelkader and Transport Minister Abubakr Abu al-Qasim, were present to welcome the aid vessel. Among the notable attendees were Turkish Ambassador to Sudan, Fatih Yildiz, and Mohammed Ibrahim al-Hamed, Charge d’Affaires of the Kuwaiti Embassy in Khartoum. Selva Adem, Sudan’s Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid, commended Turkey and Kuwait for their ongoing support to the Sudanese people. He reiterated the government’s commitment to delivering aid to those affected by extraordinary circumstances across the country and acknowledged that assistance will still be needed in the post-war period. Ambassador Yildiz emphasized Ankara’s solidarity with the Sudanese people and government, stating that the aim of this aid, delivered in partnership with Kuwait, is not only to assist those in need but also to raise global awareness of the humanitarian crisis in Sudan. He remarked that, alongside the tragedies in Gaza and Ukraine, Sudan should not be overlooked. Al-Hamed noted that the aid was provided by the Kuwait Relief Society under the directive of Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. He mentioned that the cost of the aid ship exceeded $2 million and assured that Kuwait would continue its support for Sudan until the country overcomes this challenging period.

Truck and Minibus Collision in Lagos, Nigeria Leaves 10 Dead and 3 Injured In Lagos State, Nigeria, a collision between a truck and a minibus has resulted in the deaths of 10 people and left 3 others injured. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), confirmed that the accident occurred on the Lagos-Badagry road, involving a passenger minibus. Oke-Osanyintolu reported that 10 individuals lost their lives in the accident, while 3 others sustained serious injuries. He also noted that the injured have been taken to the hospital, and an investigation into the accident has been initiated.

The decision to demolish a 200-year-old historic mosque in southern Tanzania has been reversed following public outcry. Mbeya Regional Commissioner Juma Homera informed an AA reporter that the mosque, known as “Msikiti Mkongwe” or “Old Mosque,” will remain a tourism center. Homera stated that the demolition decision for the mosque has been withdrawn and efforts to preserve it have begun. He noted that, given the area’s historical significance and the desire of local residents to protect it, the National Roads Agency has been instructed to safeguard the site. He assured that the mosque will be preserved and that residents can continue to live in the area. Homera emphasized that the mosque is in good condition and will remain standing after renovations, declaring, “The mosque will not be demolished; it will remain a historical site. Visitors will be welcomed and guided by the mosque’s imams. We are working to promote this 198-year-old mosque further.” The initial decision to partially demolish the historic mosque for road expansion had sparked significant backlash in the country.

In Senegal, the upcoming legislative elections on November 17 are seen as a crucial test for the presidential race in March 2024. The opposition coalition, Takku Wallu Senegal, has selected former President Macky Sall as its lead candidate, while the ruling Pastef party is supporting Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko in an effort to maintain a majority in the National Assembly. This sets the stage for a significant political contest between two of Senegal’s most prominent figures. Sall’s potential return to politics, after stepping down for Bassirou Diomaye Faye, represents a pivotal moment in the legislative campaign. Six months after his presidential defeat, his coalition seeks to regain momentum and unite the opposition to challenge the ruling Pastef party’s dominance in parliament.

 Somalia on Wednesday convened the national consultation conference in the capital Mogadishu. Regional leaders, including South West State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, participated in a consultation summit led by Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. However, Puntland President Said Abdullahi Dani was absent, as tensions between the semiautonomous state and the federal government remain unresolved. “This conference will concentrate on the nation’s security situation, particularly efforts to intensify the fight against the Khawarij,” according to a statement issued by the Somali presidency.  Khawarij is a term that the Somali government uses to describe the al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist group al-Shabaab. Al-Shabab has been battling the country’s federal government and the African Union-mandated peacekeeping mission since 2007. The group routinely carries out bombings in densely populated areas across the country. It said that the leaders will also address the completion of the democratization process and the implementation of previous agreements made by the National Consultative Council. “Discussions will focus on building governance and fostering cooperation between the states and the federal government to ensure peace and development throughout the country”, the statement added. The consultation conference was convened as the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia is due to expire in December.

Two close associates of Benin President Patrice Talon were arrested on accusations of attempting to overthrow the government.

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